Boxcar Bertha 1972
“Life made her an outcast. Love made her an outlaw.”
What is Boxcar Bertha?
Boxcar Bertha is a film first released in 1972. Catalogued under Crime, Drama.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1972
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 89 minutes
- Release date
- Jun 14, 1972
- Studios
- American International Pictures
- Genres
- Crime, Drama
- Updated
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Overview
Boxcar Bertha is a film first released in 1972. Catalogued under Crime, Drama. Produced and broadcast by American International Pictures. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A drifter teams with a union agitator to battle a corrupt railroad in Depression-era Arkansas.”
- Early work of director Martin Scorsese
- Raw portrayal of 1930s labor unrest
- Intense outlaw romance
- Low-budget production limits polish
- Violent and bleak atmosphere may deter some viewers
Watch it if you enjoy gritty period dramas about rebellion and early Scorsese style.
The film features violence and harsh Depression-era themes, making it suitable for mature audiences.
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What is the basic plot?
Transient Bertha meets union activist Bill Shelly and together they fight a corrupt railroad during the early 1930s.
Who directed and produced the film?
It was directed by Martin Scorsese and produced by Roger Corman.
When was Boxcar Bertha released?
The film premiered in the United States on June 14, 1972.
What genre does the film belong to?
It is a romantic crime drama set in the Depression era.
Is the story based on real events?
The film is a loose adaptation inspired by the exploits of the real outlaw known as Boxcar Bertha.
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